McLaren Flat
Industry sector of employment
More McLaren Flat residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2016.
McLaren Flat's industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the skill base and socio-economic status of the residents as well as the industries and employment opportunities present in the region.
When viewed in conjunction with Residents Place of Work data and Method of Travel to Work, industry sector statistics provide insights into the relationship between the economic and residential role of the area.
Derived from the two Census questions:
'What best describes the business of your employer?' and 'What are the main goods produced or main services provided by your employers business?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Industry sector of employment | ||||||||
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| McLaren Flat - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Seaford Rise - Seaford Heights % | Number | % | Seaford Rise - Seaford Heights % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 62 | 7.8 | 0.7 | 68 | 8.9 | 0.2 | -7 | 14001 |
| Mining | 8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 7 | 0.9 | 1.4 | +1 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 101 | 12.8 | 8.0 | 118 | 15.4 | 11.5 | -17 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 13 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 16 | 2.1 | 2.0 | -3 | 14004 |
| Construction | 85 | 10.8 | 10.3 | 92 | 12.0 | 10.3 | -7 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 19 | 2.5 | 2.9 | -2 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 64 | 8.1 | 13.7 | 76 | 10.0 | 14.3 | -13 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 40 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 32 | 4.3 | 5.9 | +7 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 23 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 26 | 3.5 | 4.2 | -4 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 8 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 8 | 1.2 | 1.1 | -1 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 25 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 26 | 3.4 | 2.5 | -1 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 12 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | +5 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 35 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 34 | 4.5 | 2.8 | +1 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 21 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 21 | 2.7 | 4.8 | 0 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 56 | 7.1 | 5.9 | 48 | 6.4 | 6.3 | +7 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 62 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 35 | 4.6 | 6.4 | +27 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 105 | 13.3 | 18.1 | 92 | 12.0 | 15.9 | +13 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 11 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 4 | 0.5 | 0.9 | +7 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 24 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 20 | 2.6 | 4.3 | +4 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 18 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 13 | 1.7 | 1.3 | +5 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 790 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 769 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +21 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in McLaren Flat in 2016 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (105 people or 13.3%)
- Manufacturing (101 people or 12.8%)
- Construction (85 people or 10.8%)
In combination, these three industries employed 291 people in total or 36.8% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, Seaford Rise - Seaford Heights employed 18.1% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 8.0% in Manufacturing; and 10.3% in Construction.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of McLaren Flat and Seaford Rise - Seaford Heights were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (7.8% compared to 0.7%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in manufacturing (12.8% compared to 8.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in retail trade (8.1% compared to 13.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (13.3% compared to 18.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in McLaren Flat increased by 21 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in McLaren Flat between 2011 and 2016.